How much does a Tow Truck Driver make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tow Truck Driver in Philadelphia, PA is $43,905. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,475 to $50,882, with most professionals earning between $39,261 and $57,233.

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Tow Truck Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $39,261 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $41,475 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $43,905 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $50,882 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tow Truck Driver Salary $57,233 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
25% $41,475 10% $39,261 90% $57,233 75% $50,882 $43,905 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Tow Truck Driver ?

A tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry) is a truck used to move disabled, improperly parked, impounded, or otherwise indisposed motor vehicles. This may involve recovering a vehicle damaged in an accident, returning one to a drivable surface in a mishap or inclement weather, or towing or transporting one via flatbed to a repair shop or other location. A tow truck is distinct from a motor carrier that moves multiple new or used vehicles simultaneously in routine transport operations....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tow Truck Driver in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Tow Truck Driver ranges from $41,475 to $50,882 with the average base salary of $43,905. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,475 to $50,882 with the average total cash compensation of $43,905.

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